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Distance from Patna to Varanasi

Straight line

216 km
134 mi · 117 NM

By road

241 km
150 mi

Travel time

3 h
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

W 262°
initial bearing

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How far is Patna from Varanasi?

Patna (India) and Varanasi (India) are a medium distance apart: 216 km in a straight line, that is 134 miles or 117 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Patna to Varanasi is 241 km (150 miles), about 3 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 11% longer than the straight line.

From Patna, Varanasi lies to the west (initial bearing 262°). Both cities are in India. The halfway point is at 25.4592°, 84.0718°.

A direct flight would take about 46 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Patna from Varanasi?

By road it is 241 km (150 miles) from Patna to Varanasi; in a straight line it is 216 km (134 miles).

How long is the drive from Patna to Varanasi?

About 3 h on the fastest route (241 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Varanasi from Patna?

Varanasi is to the west of Patna, at an initial bearing of 262°.

How long is the flight from Patna to Varanasi?

A direct flight would take about 46 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.